Ethnographic Research Methods
Anthropology · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Winter Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered winter term only, so a clash costs a full year.
ANTH-4125 prerequisites
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Description
This course offers students an opportunity to learn and apply ethnographic research and field techniques. Areas of instruction include participant observation, surveys, and interviews, the recording of data in field notes and by such means as video, photography and mapping, and ethical considerations in contemporary research settings. Additional in-depth work is required to receive credit at the 4000 level.
Requisite courses
ANTH-2100 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3125.
Cross-listed
ANTH-3125(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.